French Trucking Inc
USDOT 215867 · MC-203893 · Lexington, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
French Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Lexington, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 82 power units and 66 drivers, which ranks it #136 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 236 times – about 2.9 inspections per power unit. 33.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 1 fatality, 8 tow-away), or 9.8 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, fresh produce, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | French Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 215867 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-203893 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 160 Bud Crockett Drive, Lexington, TN 38351 |
| Phone | (731) 968-5391 |
| First registered | Jul 2, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 215867.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 82 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 151 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.80 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 7,052,187 miles reported for 2024 – about 86,002 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 61 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 5 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | French Trucking Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 33.7% | 20.5% | 21.1% | 65% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 36% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.8 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 105% higher than average |
| Inspections | 236 | 236 with a driver check, 92 with a vehicle check, 175 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 9, 2014) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of French Trucking Inc?
French Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 215867 and operating authority MC-203893.
How many trucks does French Trucking Inc have?
It reports 82 power units (82 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 151 trailers, with 66 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 26, 2025).
Where is French Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Lexington, Tennessee 38351.
What is the out-of-service rate of French Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 33.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.